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California ACLU formally opposes sweepstakes ban

Up until this week, the opponents of sweepstakes gaming bans across the country have generally been sweepstakes operators and the two trade associations representing...
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California committee advances sweeps ban but asks why the rush?

What exactly is going on behind the scenes of the push to ban online sweepstakes casinos in California, who would the bill punish, what...
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Tribes will get their two cents in Maryland Kalshi case

A Maryland District Court judge will include the amicus brief filed by a consortium of tribes, over the objections of plaintiff Kalshi.The event contract...
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Could proposed California ban be knockout blow for sweeps?

There was never any chance that this week's episode of The New Normal podcast, hosted by Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Conference Chair Victor Rocha...
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Kalshi wants tribes to butt out of Maryland event contract case

The Maryland lawsuit involving Kalshi has drawn the interest of tribes both inside and outside the state, but the prediction markets operator does not...

California tribes pivot existing gaming bill into anti-sweepstakes effort

Several states have taken up the fight against online sweepstakes casinos in 2025 by proposing legislation to ban the vertical outright. California may be...
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Presenting the winners of the 2025 SBC Awards Americas

FanDuel, Kaizen Gaming and Sportradar were standout winners at the inaugural SBC Awards Americas, each taking home two awards at the ceremony held at...
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Maine committee not ready to say yes to iGaming bill

A bill in Maine that would have legalized online casino gambling and allowed operators to partner with the Wabanaki Nations stalled in committee on...
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IGA panel discusses impact of unregulated sweepstakes on tribes

The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention provided attendees with the opportunity to discuss and learn about topics impacting tribes and other key stakeholders.  A...
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Lucky 13? Ernie Stevens reelected for baker’s dozen IGA term

Plenty of headlines and hot topics came out of this year's Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention. It also recommitted Ernie Stevens as the chairman...

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SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
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Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...